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What has the author Dorothy Edna May Francis written?
Dorothy Edna May Francis has written: 'Diets for sick children' -- subject(s): Nutrition, Diets in disease, Children
Well-planned vegetarian diets can reduce the risk of all of the following chronic diseases?
Obesity Heart Disease Hypertension Diabetes Cancer
When the diets of severely malnourished children improve they?
tend to gain excessive weight.
How does a food pyramid and a concept of food groups help in planning diets?
Diets can be better planned with the help of food groups and the food pyramid. It's important to know what is what and how it can help with achieving certain goals. The pyramid also helps with knowing what portions to consider in daily consumption.
Why the healthy diets of adults and children may be different?
Younger children especially need more protein than adults because their bodies are still growing.
Is it healthy to be a vegan during pregnancy?
Yes. I know numerous vegan women that have had healthy vegan pregnancies. The American Dietetic Association's position paper on veganism states that, ". . . appropriately planned vegetarian diets, including total vegetarian or vegan diets, are healthful, nutritionally adequate and may provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. Well-planned vegetarian diets are appropriate for individuals during all stages of the life-cycle including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood and adolescence and for athletes." For more information about vegan pregnancy, click on the links below -
Older children and adults who are lactose intolerant should adjust their diets based on what factors?
Older children and adults can adjust their intake of lactose depending on how much and what they can tolerate.
Is a diet for diabetics safe for non-diabetic children to eat also?
These diets that are designed for diabetics are actually not suggested for children. This is due to the fact that many children do not have the nutritional needs met if kept on this diet.
What are some diets for adhd children?
A diet high in protein, complex carbs, and Omega-3s will be beneficial to a child with ADHD. For more information, visit WebMD: http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/adhd-diets
What has the author Daphne Joy Whitaker Dixon written?
Daphne Joy Whitaker Dixon has written: 'Diets for sick children'
What are the iron requirements of children?
Children 2 years and under need adequate iron in their diets to promote mental and physical development. Children under 2 who are not breastfed should eat iron-fortified formulas and cereals.
Do children with autism and Asperger's need special diets?
Sometimes - each case is different. Many children with autism spectrum disorders tend to have digestive problems. Your pediatrician can check your children and advise you on the best dietary direction.
